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What Causes Red Rashes On Face In An Infant?

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Posted on Mon, 16 Nov 2015
Question: Hi Dr,

My baby i having some rashes in the face. It is small and reddish in colour.It has appeared over forehead, in head and side of eyebrows and eye.it tens to disappear after cleaning with XXXXXXX warm water or after bath. Is is safe to apply lotion " Atogla".

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Answered by Dr. Omprakash Ashokrao Deshmukh (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes it is safe.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the query.
Generally rash in newborn period is common and safe.
No need to worry.
It may be milia or milia rubra.
You can apply atolgia or aloderm lotion.
It will go away on its own after 1 or 2 months.
You can upload the high definition picture of the rash for better diagnosis.
Hope I helped you.
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Dr. Omprakash Ashokrao Deshmukh

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What Causes Red Rashes On Face In An Infant?

Brief Answer: yes it is safe. Detailed Answer: Thanks for the query. Generally rash in newborn period is common and safe. No need to worry. It may be milia or milia rubra. You can apply atolgia or aloderm lotion. It will go away on its own after 1 or 2 months. You can upload the high definition picture of the rash for better diagnosis. Hope I helped you.